openrc service path decision

[Mark Hindley]

Matthias,

On Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:17:20AM +0200, Matthias Geiger wrote:
> Upstream merged a PR recently that will allow just that (i.e. start services
> from basically anywhere). This also means that the path needs careful
> consideration, because once it has been decided (and accepted in policy),
> it's kinda set in stone forever.
> 
> I would like to ask for some input towards that. Right now, I would either
> suggest usr/lib/rc/init.d or usr/libexec/rc/init.d ; leaning towards the
> former. What are your opinions on this?

Since native openrc scripts are arch independent, I would suggest
/usr/share/rc. But I don't think I feel that strongly.

Thanks.

Mark